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ACTAEA racemosa 'Pink Spike'
Commonly known as Black cohosh, Black snakeroot
Black foliage and flowers which open pink
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
faded flowerheads look attractive in the winter garden. Wildlife plant - bottlebrush-like spikes are attractive to butterflies late in the season -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Racemes60cm (24in) long of flowers 0.5-1.5 (¼-½in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m-2.2m (4-7ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump forming perennial. Basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long. Slender, branched stems. Flowers deepen in colour as they age.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersUnpleasantly scented.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People -
Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1.2m-2.2m (4-7ft)
60cm (24in)
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